CHIMI Eyewear in Canada — Swedish Sunglasses at Gallery Streetwear Kelowna

Please note: CHIMI Eyewear is not currently available at Gallery Streetwear. It is not part of our present range. For the sunglasses we do have in stock right now — including Spitfire — see the sunglasses and eyewear collection. The rest of this article is kept as background on the brand.

CHIMI is a Stockholm brand that treats sunglasses the way good Swedish design treats everything — with total commitment to form and very little patience for excess. Bold acetate frames, clean colour palettes, and a silhouette confidence that comes from a city where design is a baseline expectation rather than a selling point.

Founded in Stockholm, Built on Design Conviction

CHIMI launched out of Stockholm in 2017. The founders came from fashion and design backgrounds — not the eyewear industry — and that outside perspective shows in the product. CHIMI didn't approach sunglasses as a commodity category. They came at it as a design object that happens to sit on your face.

The frames are thick acetate, the kind that has weight and presence. The colour range runs from muted earth tones to bolder choices that can actually anchor an outfit rather than just accessorise it. The lenses are quality — CR-39 and polarised options depending on the style. These are not fashion sunglasses that fall apart at the hinge by the end of the season.

The brand got traction fast, in part because celebrities picked them up before the marketing machine really started. When something reaches that level organically, it's usually because the product actually holds up on its own terms. CHIMI did.

The Frames Worth Knowing

CHIMI's main frame families — the 04, 05, 08, 10, and more — each have a distinct character. The 08 is a rounded, retro-influenced shape that wears well on most face shapes. The 10 leans more angular, more current. The 04 is the bold statement piece — wide, thick, the one that gets noticed.

Colourways rotate seasonally, and the tortoise variants and darker solid acetates were always the first to move. Gallery is not stocking CHIMI at the moment — what is currently available is in the sunglasses and eyewear collection.

What Gallery Stocks Instead — Spitfire

Gallery carries Spitfire Eyewear, which covers a different part of the premium sunglasses spectrum — Spitfire is California surf and skate, CHIMI is Stockholm minimal. The full sunglasses and eyewear collection at Gallery shows what is on the floor now.

Why Sunglasses Matter in the Okanagan

Kelowna gets close to 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. The UV exposure at Okanagan Lake in July is real. Quality sunglasses are not optional here — the question is whether yours are worth wearing. Proper lenses and a frame you actually want to wear is the bar.

Gallery is at 588 Bernard Ave in Kelowna. The eyewear section is worth visiting in person — seeing the acetate colours and frame proportions in real light matters when you're buying something you'll wear on your face every day. Online orders ship free across Canada on orders over $150 CAD. Canadian orders under $150 are calculated by weight at checkout. Gallery carries a 5.0-star Google rating from 259 reviews.

The streetwear collection has the full clothing and accessories picture if you're building a complete look.

FAQ

Does Gallery Streetwear carry CHIMI sunglasses?

Not currently. CHIMI Eyewear is not part of Gallery's present range, in-store at 588 Bernard Ave or online. Gallery does carry Spitfire — see the sunglasses and eyewear collection for what is in stock now.

Where is CHIMI Eyewear made?

CHIMI was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2017. The brand designs from a Scandinavian aesthetic perspective, using quality acetate and CR-39 lenses. Production follows premium eyewear standards.

Are CHIMI sunglasses worth the price?

Yes. The acetate frames are built to last, the lenses are quality, and the design is considered rather than trend-chasing. They hold up seasonally in a way that cheaper fashion sunglasses don't.

What sunglasses does Gallery carry?

Gallery's current eyewear range is built around Spitfire. CHIMI is not in stock. Check the sunglasses and eyewear collection for current stock.

Does Gallery ship sunglasses across Canada?

Yes. Free shipping on Canadian orders over $150 CAD. Canadian orders under $150 are calculated by weight at checkout. Ships from Kelowna in 1–3 business days. US shipping is calculated by weight at checkout. CHIMI is not among the brands currently in stock.